Culture and Academic Support Fellows

As integral members of our school team, Culture and Academic Support Fellows play a unique role in supporting learning environments, school-wide systems, and student growth. Their integrated academic and culture-based supports are instrumental in providing consistent daily support across classrooms and community spaces, with a strong emphasis on flexibility and school-wide coverage.

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Key Responsibilities for all Fellows, including Senior Culture Fellow

• Learn and support attendance systems and routines in the morning.
• Facilitates the reading rewards program with small groups of students.
• Provide support through small group instruction, intervention, or targeted assistance during the school day.
• Develop and lead after-school programming.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, specialists, and leadership to maintain school-wide consistency, support transitions, and uphold community expectations.
• Engage in professional development and community-building activities up to one day per week.

Qualifications

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Hold a high school diploma or GED
• Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident alien
• Agree to state & federal background checks

Benefits

• Receive a living stipend up to $20,000 (pre-tax) paid bimonthly.
• Access to health insurance coverage.
• Food Assistance/SNAP benefit eligibility.

Location

Dearborn STEM Academy, 36 Winthrop St, Roxbury, MA, 02119.

Hours

Position hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. On occasion, DPC members serve in the evenings to support or lead school initiatives and events, or to attend community events outside of regular hours. The fellowship year runs from the start of school through June 30, 2026.

Reasonable accommodations can be made at any time during the application process or while receiving services. To request an accommodation, contact Emily Harris, Director of Talent, at emily.harris@bpe.org.

At Dearborn STEM Academy, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, gender, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical ), gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, or genetic information. We value and respect each individual's unique identity and contributions.